With the signing of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, as reported by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the most pressing question of the San Francisco 49ers’ offseason has been answered. Agreeing to a five-year, $137.5 million contract, Garoppolo is the face of the franchise for the foreseeable future.
Now the team can build around Garoppolo, knowing they have him locked up to a long-term deal. And that significantly impacts their subsequent moves this offseason.
The window of winning in the NFL is difficult to come by—right now is San Francisco’s window. That means a certain type of aggressiveness is about to be unleashed from the front office.